LUSAKA, Zambia: A Zambian footballer was left surprised after receiving crates of eggs instead of a traditional trophy or cash prize for being named Man of the Match.
Kennedy Musonda earned the award following his match-winning performance for Power Dynamos in a Zambian Super League match against Nkana.
Zambian 🇿🇲 striker Kennedy Musonda has gone viral after being awarded five crates of eggs as his Man of the Match prize
Musonda scored the decisive goal in Power Dynamos’ 1-0 win and received two crates for the goal plus three more for being named the best player on the pitch… pic.twitter.com/2YVNNdw71g
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Musonda scored the decisive goal to give Power Dynamos a 1-0 victory, securing all three points for his team.
However, instead of receiving the customary trophy, shield or bottle of champagne often associated with player-of-the-match awards, Musonda was presented with five crates of eggs.
The unusual prize quickly attracted attention from fans and social media users, many of whom expressed surprise at the award.
According to reports, the footballer received approximately five crates of eggs as recognition for his performance, though organizers have not publicly explained the reason behind the unconventional reward.
While player-of-the-match awards typically include cash bonuses, trophies or sponsored products, the egg presentation has become a talking point among football supporters and added a memorable twist to an otherwise routine league fixture.
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